Monologue

Lucy Monologue from The Rivals

From The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

female · comedic · 1:08 min

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So--I shall have another rival to add to my mistress's list--Captain Absolute. However, I shall not enter his name till my purse has received notice in form. Poor Acres is dismissed!--Well, I have done him a last friendly office, in letting him know that Beverley was here before him.--Sir Lucius is generally more punctual, when he expects to hear from his dear Delia, as he calls her: I wonder he's not here!--I have a little scruple of conscience from this deceit; though I should not be paid so well, if my hero knew that Delia was near fifty, and her own mistress. (Enter Sir LUCIUS O'TRIGGER.) Sir LUCIUS Ha! my little ambassadress--upon my conscience, I have been looking for you; I have been on the South Parade this half hour.

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Lucy reflects on her romantic rivals and her role in the unfolding love triangle, revealing her inner conflict and anticipation regarding Captain Absolute's arrival.

20s · anticipation · jealousy · identity · love · betrayal

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